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Ingredients 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1 cup chopped zucchini1 cup chopped yellow summer squash4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni1/2 cup prepared pesto1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta2 cups frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, very cold, plus more for brushing 1 c. cold buttermilk Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425º. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Step 2Using a box grater, grate butter over the flour mixture and quickly toss with your hands to incorporate....

Ingredients 1 carton (26 ounces) salt2 containers (1 ounce each ) cayenne pepper1/3 cup pepper1/3 cup chili powder3 tablespoons garlic powder Preparation Combine all ingredients; store in airtight containers. Use to season pork, chicken, seafood, steaks or vegetables.

Ingredients 2 cups hot strong brewed coffee (French or other dark roast)1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup honey1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the coffee, milk, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir until heated through. (Do not boil.) Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into cups or mugs; serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 cup boiling water1 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon salt1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 large eggs, room temperature3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add eggs, oat mixture and 2 cups flour....

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add squash; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash squash with the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 egg1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup hot water1 tablespoon butter, softenedTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamonWhipped topping Preparation Combine flour, sugar, salt, ginger and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg, molasses, water and butter until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients; beat for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over gingerbread....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef3 tablespoons chopped onion1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 cups hot mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup crushed potato chipsPaprika, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles....

Ingredients 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil1 large egg white2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)2 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceDash pepper1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrainedHot cooked pasta, optional Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Dip chicken into beaten egg white, then roll in crumb mixture; place in a 1-qt....

Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1 cup dried cranberries1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits2 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning1/4 cup dried minced onion3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon grated lime zest1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed3 fresh thyme sprigsHot cooked rice Preparation Place potatoes in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 pound medium pasta shells, cooked and drained4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3 cups 4% cottage cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggsGrated zest of 1 lemon2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltColored sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 1 in....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutBATTER:2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup cold butter, cubed2/3 cup vanilla yogurt1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 large egg1 large egg yolk1/2 cup lemon curdGLAZE:1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon water1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oilSAUCE:2 tablespoons chopped shallot3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup white wine4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried sage leaves1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons cold butter Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon lemon extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well....

Ingredients 1 lb. salt cod 1 medium russet potato 2 clove garlic 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. light cream 1/2 c. poaching water from baccala Preparation Step 1Soak the salt cod overnight in a large bowl of cold water, changing the water often, to remove the excess salt. Cut the cod into 6-inch pieces and put them in a saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil and cook the salt cod for about 20 minutes, until it just begins to flake....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion 1 green or red bell pepper 1 small eggplant (about 1/2 pound) 1 zucchini (about 1/2 pound) 3 cloves garlic 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can) 2 tsp. Wine vinegar 3/4 lb. linguine 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons thin-sliced basil leaves Preparation Step 1In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned1 small sweet red pepper, julienned1 small green pepper, julienned1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/2 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon prepared mustard2 teaspoons minced chives1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 loaf (18 ounces) unsliced Italian bread6 ounces sliced provolone cheese1/3 pound thinly sliced hard salami6 ounces sliced cheddar cheese1/3 pound sliced deli roast beef Preparation In a large skillet, saute peppers in oil just until tender....

Ingredients 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings1/2 teaspoon olive oil1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing, divided2 ounces sliced deli turkey4 slices Swiss cheese2 ounces sliced deli ham3 slices cheddar cheese2 ounces sliced deli pastrami1/2 cup sliced dill pickles1 large tomato, thinly slicedAdditional olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, toss green pepper and onion with oil. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in....